02:33 - VIGJust sayin' I remember nikarg's Sodom review on the front page, that album was like 30 years old

02:27 - ScreamingSteelUSTechnically, Che's Manunkind review was too old to be featured on the front page. That was a special exception; usually, we prefer to keep our reviews within three-to-four months, with six months as an absolute cutoff.

02:14 - VIG@Radu Of course! I don't think it's too old to be featured on the front page. Look at Che's Manunkind review

00:09 - RaduPPublished a review for an album that's a bit too old to be featured on the front page, but you guys will read it, right? [link]

It has been philosophized that at every moment the universe destroys itself, then recreates itself just as quickly. If this were true, the only appropriate emotion for any human to have is a state of constant, yet pleasant surprise. Now, this theory does sound like a pile of absurd bullshit to me, but it seems like it can be appropriately applied to this bizarre form of black metal that Hail Spirit Noir put forth.

I finally got around to check this out and must say that, while the BM aspect is rather light, it corresponds to the lightheartedness of the whole effort which is what makes it all come together so well.

There are some sections that seem a bit disjointed and "Let your devil..." does feel a bit weak, but this is really catchy and interesting metal.

This album just oozes of playful creativity and is so much fun to listen to. It has a very distinct sound that I instantly fell in love with. Much of this is due to the contrast between the consistent, almost creepy, psychedelic undertones and the straight up catchy craziness from time to time.

If I had to complain about something, it would probably have to be that the clean vocals sometimes had a tendancy to annoy me ever so slightly. But at the same time they do have a sense of charm about them which suits the music quite nicely so it is not that big of a deal.

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RuinAccount deleted

17.10.2012 - 21:09

RuinAccount deleted

I'm going to give this a ten.Not because it's perfect it's because they deserve it.
Looking forward to their future work.

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FritillariaAccount deleted

25.11.2012 - 19:26

FritillariaAccount deleted

Kinda this album sounds a bit unfamiliar to me and still don't know how I should vote this one

Yeah, I'm also gonna have to disagree with you there. Oi Magoi is great, but I think it lacks some of the tongue in cheek playfulness that made this one so good. There's nothing quite like "KILL YOUR MOTHER WHILE YOU'RE STILL IN HER WOMB!" or "YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED, YOU KNOW!" on OM

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This is this the water, and this is the well
Drink full and descend
The horse is the white of the eyes, and dark within

Yeah, I'm also gonna have to disagree with you there. Oi Magoi is great, but I think it lacks some of the tongue in cheek playfulness that made this one so good. There's nothing quite like "KILL YOUR MOTHER WHILE YOU'RE STILL IN HER WOMB!" or "YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED, YOU KNOW!" on OM

Quite a few people disagreeing with me here it seems... Have spun this one only twice so far, so my opinion on it can still change.

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FearmeisterAccount deleted

31.01.2015 - 00:32

FearmeisterAccount deleted

Okay, I'm gonna eat my own boot and say that my opinion on this album has changed. Still not as good as Oi Magoi but I've came to the conclusion that I should give both albums (almost) equal love.